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Most common English words: 201–300

Ranked by how often each word appears across film dialogue, journalism and encyclopedic prose, with the pronunciation of every word.

Showing 201–300 of 5,000 5,000 with a part of speech, level, example and meaning Free to browse
RankWord Definition PronunciationPart of speech LevelExample
0201 however nevertheless; in whatever way /ˌhaʊˈɛvɚ/ adverb B1 It rained; however, we went out.
0202 water the clear liquid in rivers and rain /ˈwɔtɚ/ noun A1 A glass of water, please.
0203 days periods from one midnight to the next /ˈdeɪz/ noun · day A1 We stayed for three days.
0204 things objects, more than one /ˈθɪŋz/ noun · thing A1 Put your things in the car.
0205 money coins and notes used to buy /ˈmʌni/ noun A1 I have no money left.
0206 might marking a slight possibility /ˈmaɪt/ verb A2 It might rain later.
0207 play to take part in a game; to act a part /ˈpleɪ/ verb A1 The children play outside.
0208 seen past participle of see /ˈsin/ verb · see A1 I have seen that film.
0209 today on this day /təˈdeɪ/ adverb, noun A1 Today is my birthday.
0210 government the people who rule a country /ˈɡʌvɚmənt/ noun B1 The government raised taxes.
0211 once on one occasion; formerly /ˈwʌns/ adverb A2 I met her once, years ago.
0212 power the ability to act or control /ˈpaʊɚ/ noun A2 The storm cut the power.
0213 team a group playing or working together /ˈtim/ noun A1 Our team won the match.
0214 case an instance; or a legal matter /ˈkeɪs/ noun A2 In that case, we should go.
0215 company a business; or being with others /ˈkʌmpəˌni/ noun A2 She works for a small company.
0216 thought past of think; or an idea /ˈθɔt/ verb · think A1 I thought you were asleep.
0217 together with each other /təˈɡɛðɚ/ adverb A1 We travelled together.
0218 police the force that enforces the law /pəˈlis/ noun A1 The police arrived quickly.
0219 having present participle of have /ˈhævɪŋ/ verb · have A1 We are having lunch.
0220 went past of go /ˈwɛnt/ verb · go A1 She went to the market.
0221 times occasions, more than one /ˈtaɪmz/ noun · time A1 I called you three times.
0222 war armed fighting between nations /ˈwɔɹ/ noun A2 The war lasted four years.
0223 country a nation with its own land /ˈkʌntɹi/ noun A1 Spain is a beautiful country.
0224 let to allow /ˈlɛt/ verb A1 Let me try.
0225 keep to go on having /ˈkip/ verb A1 Keep the change.
0226 point a sharp tip; or a single item /ˈpɔɪnt/ noun A2 That is a good point.
0227 business buying and selling; a firm /ˈbɪznəs/ noun A2 She runs her own business.
0228 million the number 1,000,000 /ˈmɪljən/ numeral A2 The city has two million people.
0229 music sound arranged to be pleasing /ˈmjuzɪk/ noun A1 I listen to music every day.
0230 death the end of living /ˈdɛθ/ noun B1 His death was very sudden.
0231 five the number 5 /ˈfaɪv/ numeral A1 We waited five minutes.
0232 important mattering a great deal /ˌɪmˈpɔɹtənt/ adjective A1 This is an important letter.
0233 known past participle of know; or familiar to many /ˈnoʊn/ verb · know A2 She is known for her cooking.
0234 though despite that, often added at the end /ˈðoʊ/ conjunction A2 He came, though he was tired.
0235 early near the start of a period /ˈɝli/ adjective, adverb A1 We left early.
0236 system a set of parts working as a whole /ˈsɪstəm/ noun A2 The heating system is old.
0237 big large in size /ˈbɪɡ/ adjective A1 They live in a big house.
0238 call to shout, or to telephone /ˈkɔl/ verb, noun A1 Call me tonight.
0239 making present participle of make /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/ verb · make A1 She is making dinner.
0240 ever at any time /ˈɛvɚ/ adverb A2 Have you ever been to Greece?
0241 enough as much as is needed /ɪˈnʌf/ determiner, adverb A1 We have enough chairs.
0242 open not shut; to make so /ˈoʊpən/ verb, adjective A1 The shop is open.
0243 done past participle of do; finished /ˈdʌn/ verb · do A1 The work is done.
0244 already by this time, sooner than expected /ɔlˈɹɛdi/ adverb A1 They have already left.
0245 children young human beings, more than one /ˈtʃɪldɹən/ noun · child A1 The children are asleep.
0246 group several people or things together /ˈɡɹup/ noun A1 A group of tourists arrived.
0247 run to move fast on foot /ˈɹʌn/ verb A1 I run before breakfast.
0248 change to make or become different /ˈtʃeɪndʒ/ verb, noun A1 I want to change my ticket.
0249 head the top part of the body /ˈhɛd/ noun A1 My head hurts.
0250 party a social gathering; a political body /ˈpɑɹti/ noun A1 The party starts at nine.
0251 live to be alive, or to dwell /ˈlaɪv/ verb A1 They live in Lisbon.
0252 become to grow to be /bɪˈkʌm/ verb A2 She wants to become a doctor.
0253 am present of be, for the speaker /ˈæm/ verb · be A1 I am ready.
0254 real actually existing /ˈɹil/ adjective A1 Is this real gold?
0255 men adult male humans, more than one /ˈmɛn/ noun · man A1 Two men were waiting outside.
0256 public open to everyone /ˈpʌblɪk/ adjective, noun A2 The park is open to the public.
0257 doing present participle of do /ˈduɪŋ/ verb · do A1 What are you doing?
0258 able having the skill or chance to /ˈeɪbəl/ adjective A2 I was not able to come.
0259 president the elected head of a country /ˈpɹɛzəˌdɛnt/ noun A2 The president spoke on television.
0260 order a command; or an arrangement /ˈɔɹdɚ/ noun, verb A2 The books are in order.
0261 along following the length of /əˈlɔŋ/ preposition A2 We walked along the river.
0262 late after the expected time /ˈleɪt/ adjective, adverb A1 Sorry, I am late.
0263 father a male parent /ˈfɑðɚ/ noun A1 My father is a teacher.
0264 small little in size /ˈsmɔl/ adjective A1 It is a small village.
0265 young having lived only a short while /ˈjʌŋ/ adjective A1 She is very young.
0266 often many times /ˈɔfən/ adverb A1 We often eat outside.
0267 working present participle of work /ˈwɝkɪŋ/ verb · work A1 He is working late tonight.
0268 move to change position /ˈmuv/ verb A1 We move house in June.
0269 start to begin /ˈstɑɹt/ verb, noun A1 Let us start again.
0270 line a long thin mark /ˈlaɪn/ noun A1 Write your name on the first line.
0271 yet up to now; nevertheless /ˈjɛt/ adverb A2 She has not arrived yet.
0272 side one of the surfaces or edges /ˈsaɪd/ noun A1 The shop is on the other side.
0273 thing an object or matter /ˈθɪŋ/ noun A1 One thing worries me.
0274 says present of say, for he, she or it /ˈsɛz/ verb · say A1 He says he is busy.
0275 area a region, or an extent of surface /ˈɛɹiə/ noun A2 This area is very quiet.
0276 far a long distance off /ˈfɑɹ/ adverb A1 Is the station far?
0277 mean to signify; or unkind /ˈmin/ verb A1 What does this word mean?
0278 given past participle of give /ˈɡɪvən/ verb · give A2 She has given me her number.
0279 women adult female humans, more than one /ˈwɪmən/ noun · woman A1 Three women were talking.
0280 course a direction; or a set of lessons /ˈkɔɹs/ noun A1 I am taking a Spanish course.
0281 free costing nothing; not held captive /ˈfɹi/ adjective A1 The museum is free on Sunday.
0282 months periods of about thirty days /ˈmʌnθs/ noun · month A1 We waited three months.
0283 saw past of see /ˈsɔ/ verb · see A1 I saw him at the market.
0284 lost past of lose; no longer found /ˈlɔst/ verb · lose A1 I have lost my ticket.
0285 support to hold up, or to back /səˈpɔɹt/ verb, noun B1 They support the local school.
0286 according as stated by /əˈkɔɹdɪŋ/ adverb B1 According to the map, we turn left.
0287 wanted past of want /ˈwɔntɪd/ verb · want A1 She wanted to stay longer.
0288 person an individual human /ˈpɝsən/ noun A1 Only one person was waiting.
0289 nothing not a single thing /ˈnʌθɪŋ/ pronoun A1 There is nothing in the fridge.
0290 story an account of events /ˈstɔɹi/ noun A1 Tell me the whole story.
0291 means present of mean; or a method /ˈminz/ verb · mean A1 This sign means stop.
0292 less a smaller amount /ˈlɛs/ determiner, adverb A2 I have less time this week.
0293 least the smallest amount /ˈlist/ adverb A2 It costs at least twenty euros.
0294 care to be concerned; attention given /ˈkɛɹ/ noun, verb A2 Take care on the road.
0295 body the whole physical form /ˈbɑdi/ noun A1 My whole body aches.
0296 using present participle of use /ˈjuzɪŋ/ verb · use A1 She is using my computer.
0297 believe to accept as true /bɪˈliv/ verb A2 I believe you.
0298 office a room where clerical work is done /ˈɔfɪs/ noun A1 Her office is on the top floor.
0299 within inside the limits of /wɪˈðɪn/ preposition B1 The shop is within walking distance.
0300 lot a large quantity /ˈlɑt/ noun A1 We have a lot of work.
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